This section covers four types of tax calculation. The Sales Tax Calculator works in both directions: add tax to a price or strip tax out of a total. The VAT Calculator covers European and global VAT rates. The GST Calculator covers Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada (all provinces), and India's four slabs.
The US Income Tax Calculator covers US federal and state income tax for all 50 states - with full bracket breakdowns, FICA, filing status, and take-home pay - plus 7 European countries including Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Ireland.
All tax tools
Every tool is free, runs entirely in your browser, and updates as you type. No button press, no registration, no data sent to any server.
Which calculator to use
| Your goal | Tool |
|---|---|
| Add sales tax to a price and see the total | Sales Tax Calculator |
| Remove tax from a total to find the original price | Sales Tax Calculator (Reverse mode) |
| Look up rates and calculate for a specific US state | US Sales Tax by State |
| Calculate VAT for a European or global purchase | VAT Calculator |
| Calculate GST for Australia, NZ, Singapore, Canada, or India | GST Calculator |
| Calculate US federal + state income tax and take-home pay | US Income Tax Calculator |
| Calculate European income tax and net salary | EU Income Tax Calculators |
| Calculate income tax with a custom rate or for any country | Income Tax Calculator |
Frequently asked questions about calculating tax
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the tax rate divided by 100. A $50 item at 8% tax: $50 x 0.08 = $4.00 tax, total $54.00. The Sales Tax Calculator handles this instantly for any price and rate, and it auto-detects your local currency.
Which US states have no sales tax?
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no local taxes either. Alaska allows local municipalities to set their own sales tax, so many Alaskan cities do charge one.
What is the difference between VAT and sales tax?
Sales tax is collected only at the final point of sale and is common in the US. VAT is collected at every stage of the supply chain - each business pays VAT on purchases and charges VAT on sales, remitting only the difference. Both are consumption taxes, but VAT is the standard in Europe and most of the world.
How do I calculate income tax in the US?
US income tax uses a progressive bracket system - only income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate. Federal rates run from 10% to 37% in 2024, and most states add their own rate on top. The US Income Tax Calculator covers all 50 states, FICA contributions, filing status, and standard deductions to show your true take-home pay.
Are these tax calculators free?
Yes, completely free. No registration, no usage limits, no premium tier. Every calculator runs entirely in your browser - nothing is sent to any server.